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Events in May 2022

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April 25, 2022
April 26, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


April 26, 2022

The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information.

April 27, 2022
April 28, 2022(1 event)

2:00 pm: Storytelling Level 1: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling.


April 28, 2022

In this comprehensive class, taught by professional storyteller Marylyn Peringer, participants will explore the world of myths and epics, through 10 unique audio recordings of folk tales, recounted by various professional storytellers. You will have the chance to work both individually, and with a partner, on connecting the story in a variety of ways; exploring the themes, characters, language, vocalization, gestures (and more!) that go into storytelling. There will also be the opportunity for more personal storytelling, with helpful feedback from the instructor and colleagues.

April 29, 2022
April 30, 2022
May 1, 2022
May 2, 2022
May 3, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


May 3, 2022

The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information.

May 4, 2022
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May 9, 2022
May 10, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


May 10, 2022

The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information.

May 11, 2022(1 event)

7:00 pm: Music Appreciation Discussion Group


May 11, 2022

In this 4-week group discussion group, we’ll examine how music has been recorded through the decades. Using original multi-track recordings, Dan will break down and discuss the ever-evolving techniques, tricks, and technologies that allow music to sound the way it does today. We’ll also look at interesting stories of famous artists who broke the mold and set new standards for recorded music and discuss how their creativity changed audio forever. This groups will be delivered via Zoom. To register please call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 ext.0. 

May 12, 2022
May 13, 2022
May 14, 2022
May 15, 2022
May 16, 2022
May 17, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


May 17, 2022

The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information.

May 18, 2022(1 event)

7:00 pm: Music Appreciation Discussion Group


May 18, 2022

In this 4-week group discussion group, we’ll examine how music has been recorded through the decades. Using original multi-track recordings, Dan will break down and discuss the ever-evolving techniques, tricks, and technologies that allow music to sound the way it does today. We’ll also look at interesting stories of famous artists who broke the mold and set new standards for recorded music and discuss how their creativity changed audio forever. This groups will be delivered via Zoom. To register please call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 ext.0. 

May 19, 2022
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May 21, 2022
May 22, 2022
May 23, 2022
May 24, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


May 24, 2022

The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information.

May 25, 2022(1 event)

7:00 pm: Music Appreciation Discussion Group


May 25, 2022

In this 4-week group discussion group, we’ll examine how music has been recorded through the decades. Using original multi-track recordings, Dan will break down and discuss the ever-evolving techniques, tricks, and technologies that allow music to sound the way it does today. We’ll also look at interesting stories of famous artists who broke the mold and set new standards for recorded music and discuss how their creativity changed audio forever. This groups will be delivered via Zoom. To register please call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 ext.0. 

May 26, 2022
May 27, 2022
May 28, 2022
May 29, 2022
May 30, 2022
May 31, 2022(1 event)

1:30 pm: Sharing Space Support Group


May 31, 2022

The BALANCE Sharing Space Support Group is year-round professionally facilitated group counselling for adults who are blind or living with sight loss. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to navigating ableism at any time, this group address' life challenges specifically for blind people, whether big or small, in a safe and supportive group experience (currently offered virtually through Zoom). Our Sharing Space Support Group is facilitated by a registered Social Worker with lived experience.

This is open only to BALANCE clients. You need a service agreement in place in order to participate. If you don't have one, please call our office at 416-236-1796 extension 0 or email info@balancefba.org to get more information.

June 1, 2022(1 event)

7:00 pm: Music Appreciation Discussion Group


June 1, 2022

In this 4-week group discussion group, we’ll examine how music has been recorded through the decades. Using original multi-track recordings, Dan will break down and discuss the ever-evolving techniques, tricks, and technologies that allow music to sound the way it does today. We’ll also look at interesting stories of famous artists who broke the mold and set new standards for recorded music and discuss how their creativity changed audio forever. This groups will be delivered via Zoom. To register please call the BALANCE office at 416-236-1796 ext.0. 

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